Philippine Minimum Wage 2026 by Region

Compare daily and monthly minimum wage rates across all 17 regions of the Philippines. Updated with the latest DOLE wage orders for 2026.

Highest (Daily)
₱695
NCR / Metro Manila
to
Lowest (Daily)
₱411
BARMM

2026 Minimum Wage Comparison by Region

Non-agriculture daily minimum wages ranked from highest to lowest. Click any region for a full breakdown including benefits and net take-home pay.

Rank Region Daily Wage Monthly Wage
1 NCR / Metro Manila ₱695 ₱18,070.00
2 Central Luzon ₱600 ₱15,600.00
3 CALABARZON ₱600 ₱15,600.00
4 Western Visayas ₱550 ₱14,300.00
5 Central Visayas ₱540 ₱14,040.00
6 Davao Region ₱540 ₱14,040.00
7 CAR / Baguio ₱505 ₱13,130.00
8 Ilocos Region ₱505 ₱13,130.00
9 Cagayan Valley ₱500 ₱13,000.00
10 Northern Mindanao ₱500 ₱13,000.00
11 Caraga ₱475 ₱12,350.00
12 Eastern Visayas ₱470 ₱12,220.00
13 Zamboanga Peninsula ₱464 ₱12,064.00
14 SOCCSKSARGEN ₱460 ₱11,960.00
15 MIMAROPA ₱455 ₱11,830.00
16 Bicol Region ₱435 ₱11,310.00
17 BARMM ₱411 ₱10,686.00

Explore Minimum Wage by Region

Select a region to see the full minimum wage breakdown, including agriculture and retail/service rates, mandatory deductions, and net take-home pay.

How Monthly Minimum Wage Is Computed

The monthly minimum wage is derived from the daily rate using the standard DOLE formula:

Monthly Wage = Daily Rate × 26 working days

This assumes a regular 6-day work week. Employees working 5 days a week may have a different monthly equivalent. The daily minimum wage is set by each region's Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) and may differ for agriculture, non-agriculture, and retail/service sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest minimum wage in the Philippines in 2026?
The highest minimum wage in the Philippines is in NCR / Metro Manila at ₱695/day (₱18,070.00/month). NCR consistently has the highest minimum wage as the country's economic center.
What is the lowest minimum wage in the Philippines in 2026?
The lowest non-agriculture minimum wage is in BARMM at ₱411/day (₱10,686.00/month). Regional wage differences reflect the varying costs of living across Philippine regions.
How is the monthly minimum wage calculated?
Monthly minimum wage is computed by multiplying the daily minimum wage by 26 working days per month. This is the standard computation used by DOLE and most employers for regular employees working 6 days a week.
Who sets the minimum wage in the Philippines?
Minimum wages are set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Each region has its own wage board that determines rates based on local economic conditions, cost of living, and industry needs.
Are minimum wage earners exempt from income tax?
Yes, under the TRAIN Law (RA 10963), minimum wage earners are exempt from income tax. However, they are still required to pay mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, which reduces their take-home pay.
Disclaimer: Minimum wage rates shown are based on the latest available DOLE wage orders as of 2026. Actual rates may change following new wage orders issued by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. Always verify with official sources: NWPC-DOLE, DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG.